CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ARTIST CROSS-TRAINING PROGRAM
Nov 2, 2016
Crow’s is launching the first phase of paid Artist Cross-Training Programs designed to provide cross-discipline paid training and flexible employment for under-employed arts-workers in our theatre and broader arts community.
Each year, the program will roll out cross-training cohorts focused on different skills/trades within the performing arts industry. Providing training and jobs for the most under-employed arts-workers will be top priority for all cohorts.
In the first year of the program, the inaugural cohort will focus on the skills development/training of artists in technical production.
The program will combine theoretical and hands on training to give participating artists the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively operate technical equipment and production practices.
The program is intended to offer additional skills training to under employed professional artists within the GTA: therefore actors, writers, directors, designers and/or multi-disciplinary artists are encouraged to apply.
Training Program
Participants in the program will commit to a full-time paid three-week training intensive as well as approximately 150 hours of paid practical training between January – May 2017.
Training will cover the basic elements of each area of practice within the theatrical disciplines. This will consist of classroom training and hands-on practical training in each discipline covering particulars of the following:
- Production Processes
- Lighting
- Audio
- Staging
- Video
- Health and Safety
Instruction will be lead by the Technical Director, Studio Technician and Guest Instructors in each area of study. Each Participant is required to fulfill the minimum requirements for graduation from the Training Program.
TO APPLY:
To apply, please email crosstraining@crowstheatre.com to acquire an Application Form. A completed form along with a current Resume or CV must be submitted no later than Friday, November 18, 2016 at 5pm EST. All applications will be reviewed, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT CROW’S THEATRE
Founded in 1983, Crow’s Theatre has been a leading force in the Canadian theatre landscape, recognized for provocative and award-winning new theatre work that has toured nationally and internationally.
Since 2010-11, Crow’s has undertaken and is nearing completion of the planning and construction of its first permanent home: Streetcar Crowsnest. The new state-of-the-art performing arts facility will open its doors in January 2017 - offering a dynamic spectrum of affordable contemporary theatre, all-ages arts events, wide-ranging community programming and partnerships.
Streetcar Crowsnest houses three venues for cultural and neighbourhood programming and events: a multi-configurational Guloien Theatre (up to 220 seats); the Scotiabank Community Studio (up to 90 seats) for smaller performances, rehearsals and community activities; and a beautiful Lobby Bar adjacent to a full-service 60-seat restaurant.
ARTIST CROSS-TRAINING PROGRAM: THE INCEPTION
Since 2012, Crow’s has engaged in multiple phases of community consultation related to its facility planning. Consultations within the cultural communities yielded a wide range of input and interests, including appeals for paid professional development, skills-training and flexible employment for local arts-workers, on and off the stage.
This input spurred our reflection and consideration. The creation of theatre is increasingly collaborative and cross-disciplinary. The lines between director, actor, designer, production and technical roles are ever blurred and dynamic. Boundary-bending can be attributed to the broadening of artistic practice, insufficient employment opportunities, an environment where work is developed on smaller stages with fewer resources, and the pursuit of flexibility and sustainability of/for our artists.
In response, Crow’s is launching the first phase of paid artist training programs designed to provide cross-disciple paid training and flexible employment for under-employed artsworkers in our theatre and broader arts community.
Each year, the program will roll out cross-training cohorts focused on different skills/trades within the performing arts industry. Providing training and jobs for the most under-employed arts-workers will be top priority for all cohorts.